Pre-Pregnancy Counselling

Question 1

What should you try to ensure immunity before a woman gets pregnant?

Answer 1

Rubella

Question 2

What lifestyle changes should a woman make when trying for a baby?

Answer 2

1. Stop smoking
2. Weight loss (aim BMI 18.5-30)
3. Exercise (non-contact sports)
4. Ideally no alcohol at all
5. No recreational drug use

Question 3

What medication should be started in a woman trying to get pregnant and at what dose?

Answer 3

1. Folic acid 3 months pre-conception until 13/40.

2. 400mcg/day, 5mg/day if high risk

Question 4

What should be reviewed in a woman trying to get pregnant?

Answer 4

Medications (teratogenic)